Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-09-09

her for president Of the union at Seashore,
you see.
The next day, messenger brought this
fply:
BBAUvoIR, MIss., July 25.
My DEAR MRS. CHAPrN:-My husband
brought me the pretty temperance badge
you su kindly sent the, aud | very much
regret that | cannot be present at your
meet inps, ahd wear the badge in token OF
my sympathy IN your noble work. nm
physically unable to go unywhere, aud
Cunnot stand on my feet moment With
out great Pain.
with PRAYERS IN your success in all
your aiuis, am very sincerely your irieud,
VARINA DAVIS.
On Wednesday spent the day at Benu-
Noir. Mr.. D'sleIler to Mr.. Lubbock written
two weeks before, came ont that morning
In the New Orleans paper told him
how sorry was about it. lie said every
mail for months had brought him irltprs
urging and insisting on his writing. At
last ii became II rersonl obligation 10 do
20 when eS Gov. Lubbock, who had been
on his stnfi, impored 1t az personal favor,
Mr.. Davis has been in exile, and in his
secluded home engaged In literary pur-
suits, and lovingly cared for by his wife
and daughter the most cultivated women
IN the nation. What opportunity had lie
OF knowing the dreadful ravages Of whis-
ky7 Too far from cities TO hear the tramp,
tramp, tramp OF King Bibber's army, that
ghastly procession OF 5000 victims
marching down, down, down to the grave
lie actually believed drunkenness had
wonderfully decreased" / ielt condemn
ed when thought how different the result
of the Texas election would have been II
the advocates for God and home and native
land had been as persistent as the enemies
OF God, and all that will make happiness
IN time or eternity had been, 1t is too late
now, but II God will forgive me for past
neglect, at the risk Of being thought in
trusive, shall never again neglect an OPP
portunity TO influence tor The right.
Mrs. DIR. Lyons of New Orleans, had ar
ranged an elaborate program for w. c. I.
U. days, but the dromutis persona did not
put in an appearance. Mrs. Merrick and
Mrs. Erwin were both absent, but Mrs.
Lyons insisted "we must carry out the pro.
gram" which called for an address at
eleven at mass meeting at two an ad-
dress to children; at four an address to
mot hers; at five to the "Ys." As Mrs.
Lyons insists she 'is not called to make
addresses" ! had to fill every appointment
and her eve" reminded me of planter
who said to his factotum: "Sambo, there's
lots of work for us to do to-day" "Yes,
boss" replied the darky, ~ aces the lots OF
work, but l don' see the u.s." Mrs. Lyons
and other ladies drilled the children, who
marched in with their banners, and with
bouquets which they laid at my feet. and
then sang most effectively greeting song.
This to me was the most pleasant part OF
the program. At night the young people
gave me Il delightful vocal and instrument
tai serenade.
VIC. 4. U. days were from frat to last a
grand success. We have a we'll organic d
union of nearly two hundred to plan for
us next year. The ministers attended all
our meetings, even our "School OF Meth
ods," and aided us in every way. They
preached come of the strongest and best
temperance sermons have ever heard.
The last night OF the meeting was reg
ular Pentecost. Souls were converted and
Joined the church. The.meeting was pro-
tracted until midnight, and We all felt it
was good to he there.
The defeat in Texas is great disappoint-
ment and sorrow 10 the Temperance folks
of the South. We are cast down, but not
in despair. next engagement Is In
| Tennessee. S. +. CHAPLIN.